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long-winded

[ lawng-win-did, long- ]

adjective

  1. talking or writing at tedious length:

    long-winded after-dinner speakers.

  2. continued to a tedious length in speech or writing:

    another of his long-winded election speeches.

  3. able to breathe deeply; not tiring easily.


long-winded

adjective

  1. tiresomely long
  2. capable of energetic activity without becoming short of breath
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Derived Forms

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  • ËŒ±ô´Ç²Ô²µ-ˈ·É¾±²Ô»å±ð»å±ô²â, adverb
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of long-winded1

First recorded in 1580–90
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Example Sentences

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Smith said on his podcast Friday, after the Bill Clinton strategist went on a long-winded rant about the sportscaster on his own podcast.

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Gratitude is an overstatement in Monterroso Mejia’s long-winded litany, a sentiment she repeats over and over again when recalling her past and future acting opportunities.

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It is full of inaccuracies and hallucinations, and it can be quite difficult to read in parts because it's so long-winded.

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So that’s a long-winded way of saying I just want to see a good football game and whoever wins, I’m gonna be happy for that guy.â€

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And then as an actor — sorry for getting long-winded, but you asked — when it’s in dialogue, everything the character’s going through, his insecurities, his flaws are actually in words, you salivate.

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